Jason Raeburn
Jason heads up the London intellectual property and technology litigation practice at Paul Hastings.
Jason's practice has a particular focus on complex IP and technology disputes, often relating to trade secrets, copyright and patents in the fields of software development and licensing, cloud and AI-related implementations. His practice also encompasses IP crossover issues involving breach of contract, IT infrastructure, the misuse of data and reputational threats.
Jason also sits part-time as a judge in the English High Court, as a Deputy Master of the Chancery Division and formerly as a Judge of the First-Tier Tribunal, hearing specialist appeals.
Jason was recognised by Who's Who Legal as a 'Future Leader' in Litigation (2021) and (2020) having been identified as one of 'the most promising litigators in the world, whose skills and expertise are already turning heads at an international level'.
Jason has been identified as a 'Next Generation Partner' for TMT (The Legal 500 UK 2023), a 'stand out name' for TMT and a key lawyer for high value IT and software disputes.
Jason features in Managing Intellectual Property as an 'IP Star' (a ranking for notable intellectual property practitioners) in Best Lawyers as 'One to Watch' (2022) and was shortlisted as a rising star in the British Black Business Awards (2021) and the British Legal Awards (2020).
Clients comment that his 'litigation expertise is exceptional', 'advice is always considered and pragmatic' and that he is 'always a pleasure to deal with' - Legal 500 (2023).